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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.58, 1,357.38 and 541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.58, 1,357.38 and 541.56 is: 747.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.58 : 1,357.38 = 541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.58/1,357.38 = 541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.58x = 1,357.38 × 541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.58x = 735,102.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,102.71/983.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.37

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